Myeongdong Cathedral (couple trip)

Completed in 1898, it was Korea's first Gothic-style brick church and is now designated as a National Historic Site. It was the focal point for the pro-democracy movement in the 1970s and 80s, playing a crucial role in the expansion of human rights. Be sure to stop by the cafe and bookstore in the underground shopping mall.

We were able to join a Sunday service. Got a bit lost trying to navigate to the front of the church. There is no entrance from the market street. Extra star for the efficient timing, structure along with a very spiritual atmosphere. Lovely experience

A very unusual sight - a Catholic cathedral in the center of Seoul! And not just a cathedral, but a whole complex of several buildings, a park and monuments. Red brick and Gothic style look very spectacular. Unfortunately we could not make photos inside, because there was a service, but the appearance of the cathedral is enough to understand its value for Seoul, for tourists and of course for beli...

I was able to attend the 9am english mass on a Sunday. It was very solemn and organized. There were markets set up around the cathedral which was very nice too.

This is the first brick church built in Korea in the 1800s and is full of rich Korea history. It was beautiful and simple and yet elegance. It also has a crypt, rectory, gift shop and a beautiful statue of Mary outside the Cathedral. They have Sunday mass in English as well which I went to and it was full of people. The Cathedral sits in the heart of downtown Myeondong shopping area!